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DWF Labs Launches $75 Million Fund to Accelerate DeFi Infrastructure Development

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Global digital asset investor DWF Labs targets next-generation decentralized finance projects across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and Base ecosystems. DWF Labs has announced a $75 million investment fund focused on advancing decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure, targeting projects building perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEXs), money markets, and yield protocols. Managing Partner Andrei Grachev emphasized the fund’s strategic … Read more

Dutch Bitcoin Asset Manager Blockrise Obtains MiCAR License for European Expansion

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Blockrise secures a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license, positioning itself as a regulated bitcoin-only platform across the European Union. Rotterdam-based Blockrise, a Dutch bitcoin startup, has been granted a license by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) under the new European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The license enables Blockrise to provide Bitcoin … Read more

Swiss Financial Institutions Demonstrate Cross-Border Payments Using Google Cloud Ledger

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AMINA Bank and Crypto Finance successfully pilot distributed ledger technology for near-instant, compliant financial transactions on Google Cloud Universal Ledger platform. Swiss financial institutions AMINA Bank and Crypto Finance have completed a pilot program demonstrating distributed ledger technology’s (DLT) potential to modernize cross-border payments. Conducted on the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL) platform, the pilot … Read more

Miami International Holdings to Sell Majority Stake in LedgerX to Robinhood and Susquehanna

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MIAX to retain 10% ownership in derivatives exchange while Robinhood and Susquehanna acquire 90% stake in strategic market expansion move. Miami International Holdings (MIAX) has announced the sale of a 90% equity stake in MIAXdx, its derivatives exchange subsidiary formerly known as LedgerX, to Robinhood Markets and Susquehanna International Group. The transaction, set to close … Read more

Vitalik Buterin Supports Privacy-Focused Messaging Platforms With Significant Ethereum Donation

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Ethereum co-founder advocates for digital privacy by donating 128 ETH to Session and SimpleX Chat, highlighting critical next steps in secure communication technologies. Vitalik Buterin has publicly supported two privacy-focused messaging applications, Session and SimpleX Chat, with substantial cryptocurrency donations totaling 256 ETH ($768,000). The tech leader emphasized two key priorities for digital communication: permissionless … Read more

World’s Iris-Scanning Halted in Thailand as Officials Demand Data Destruction

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Thailand has ordered World, the biometric ID project backed by Sam Altman, to halt all iris-scanning operations and erase 1.2 million biometric records following violations of the country’s data protection law. Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Committee issued the directive on Nov. 24, saying World failed to secure proper consent and posed heightened risks by storing … Read more

Coinbase Ventures Unveils Top Technology Frontiers for 2026 Crypto Innovation

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Coinbase Ventures highlights breakthrough investment areas spanning real-world asset perpetuals, specialized exchanges, next-generation DeFi, and AI-driven technological frontiers. Coinbase Ventures has outlined its most promising investment categories for 2026, focusing on transformative technologies across cryptocurrency and emerging tech sectors. The venture team identifies key areas including real-world asset perpetuals, specialized trading platforms, advanced decentralized finance … Read more

U.S. Bank Explores Stablecoin Issuance on Stellar Network

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U.S. Bank tests custom stablecoin development on Stellar blockchain, highlighting innovative approaches to programmable digital banking infrastructure. U.S. Bank is conducting a strategic exploration of stablecoin technology using the Stellar network, partnering with PwC and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF). The initiative focuses on leveraging Stellar’s robust blockchain infrastructure, which offers 99.99% uptime, rapid 3-5 … Read more

Moonpay Obtains New York Trust Charter to Expand Regulated Digital Asset Services

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Moonpay secures a New York Limited Purpose Trust Company charter, enhancing its ability to provide institutional digital asset custody and trading services. Moonpay has received authorization from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to operate as a Limited Purpose Trust Company, joining a select group of digital asset companies with comprehensive regulatory … Read more

Paxos Acquires Fordefi to Enhance Institutional Crypto Custody Infrastructure

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Paxos strengthens its blockchain infrastructure by acquiring Fordefi, a multi-party computation (MPC) wallet technology provider trusted by nearly 300 global institutions. Paxos has announced the acquisition of Fordefi, a New York and Tel Aviv-based institutional-grade custody and wallet technology company. The strategic move combines Paxos’ regulated blockchain infrastructure expertise with Fordefi’s advanced multi-party computation wallet … Read more